Crews work to rescue person down cliff in Auckland's Ōrewa

  • 25/04/2024
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to the Red Beach area just before 5:30pm.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to the Red Beach area just before 5:30pm. Photo credit: Getty Images

A rescue is underway for a person down a cliff in Auckland's Ōrewa.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand said crews were called to the Red Beach area just before 5:30pm.

A spokesperson said three firetrucks and a "high-angle rescue team" were there.

Police said officers were initially called to the scene after a threatening behaviour report "which has developed into a rescue". 

St John was also at the scene.